Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Steak Pizzaiola. This dish features tender beef in rich marinara sauce with fresh veggies, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean beef steak (top round, sirloin tip, or similar)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (to serve with pasta use 4 cups)
- Fresh basil or parsley leaves, torn, for garnish
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the steak very dry and lightly season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side to get a good brown crust. Remove the steak and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil if necessary. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is fragrant for about another minute. Incorporate the marinara sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the seared steak to the pan, nesting it into the sauce. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 to 10 minutes, checking for desired doneness with a thermometer.
- Taste and adjust seasoning of the sauce. Slice the steaks and serve them topped with sauce, fresh basil or parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for the desired doneness of the steak.
Pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems should ensure their steak is cooked thoroughly to avoid foodborne illness.
This dish pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg